Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their first joint appearance in over three months, sharing a video message on Thursday.
Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, both wore dark blazers with poppy pins fastened on their lapels, in the clip about online violence against children – a cause that is deeply important to them.
It’s believed Meghan’s $3,290 Ralph Lauren blazer Parker Wool Crepe Jacket is the same one she was snapped wearing while pregnant with Archie.
Meanwhile, she added a poppy to her lapel – and it was notably a five-petalled flower, traditionally worn by royals.
She wore the blazer over a black t-shirt, completing the ensemble with a natural make-up look, and her tresses worn down in loose waves.
Meghan (pictured, right) re-wore the $3,290 Ralph Lauren blazer Parker Wool Crepe Jacket which she was previously snapped wearing while pregnant with Archie in a video message released by the Sussexes on Thursday
However, Prince Harry opted for a traditional poppy, which he pinned onto the lapel of his black blazer, worn over a white shirt.
After their two-minute speech, they shared a sweet moment as Harry affectionately wrapped his arm around Meghan.
The video message was played at the inaugural Global Ministerial Conference on Violence Against Children in Colombia, as the Duke and Duchess called for greater protections for ‘the most vulnerable in our world’ against the threat of digital violence and harm.
Their last official appearance together was in August, when Harry and Meghan embarked on a four-day tour of the South American country.
The new video message appears to have been filmed in California, where the Sussexes reside with their children, Archie and Lilibet.
Harry opened their address at the inaugural ministerial conference on ‘ending violence against children’ by saying: ‘We are at a crossroads where the urgency to reassess and redefine our approach to protecting children has become increasingly evident.
‘While the necessity has always been apparent, it is now time to translate that awareness into meaningful action.’
Meghan added that while ‘greater connectivity and advanced technology’ have obvious advantages, they also ‘compel us to better understand how digital violence against children is manifesting itself’ in 2024.
The Duchess of Sussex is seen wearing the pricy garment during an engagement in London in March 2019
She continued: ‘At the Archewell Foundation, we engage with young people, families, and experts worldwide learning how every aspect of a child’s life – from their livelihood to their physical and mental wellbeing – now operate within an online economy that has the power to both shape, and misshape, our connections.’
Harry and Meghan launched the Parents’ Network, an online campaign aimed at tackling harm caused to children online, in August this year.
Their initiative aims to help offer a ‘safe and supportive community [which] is available to all caregivers navigating the complex digital world’.
According to the Sussexes’ Archewell Foundation website, this group includes those who ‘have first-hand knowledge of the pain and destruction caused by social media use’.
Speaking about the Parents’ Network on Thursday, November 7, Harry described it as a ‘support network for families dealing with online harm’.
He continued: ‘Through trauma-informed practices, we help parents come together to forge strong bonds, offering healing support through community with the ultimate goal of prioritising safety at the source.’
Meghan added that while it’s important for parents to ‘establish norms around the use of and access to technology’, it’s imperative to formulating standards and regulations that ‘prioritise children’s safety’.
Prince Harry ended their message with an urgent call-to-action: ‘Young people are calling for help. Families are desperately seeking support.
‘They are urging us to leverage the resources in this room to confront the new reality our youth are facing.
‘We look forward to the actions and outcomes of the discussions that will take place here in Colombia, and are grateful for the leadership, expertise, and testimonies that will come together in this room to address all forms of violence targeting the most vulnerable in our world.’
Meghan added: ‘Together we can harness this moment to drive lasting change.’
